ITP affects about 5 people per 10,000. It can be associated with other conditions that are hematologic (leukemia) or ...

A new study published in the Journal of American Medical Association showed that when it comes to managing surgical bleeding, ...

The American Red Cross urges donors to make an appointment to give blood or platelets now to keep the blood supply as strong ...

New research has found life-saving blood platelets are still effective when frozen. Blood platelets have to be stored at 22 degrees Celsius and have a seven-day shelf life. The potential for a much ...

The American Red Cross urges donors to make an appointment to give blood or platelets now to keep the blood supply as strong ...

A ground-breaking research project has proven blood platelets can be frozen for up to two years and still be effective in ...

The American Red Cross urges donors to make an appointment to give blood or platelets now to keep the blood supply steady ...

Platelets form clots to help people stop bleeding when they get a cut or scrape, and the body constantly needs to make new ...

Days before Christmas, Orin Albrecht completed his 500th donation, reaching a milestone achieved by only a small number of ...

American Red Cross calls Missouri and Illinois donors to give blood or platelets this December to support patients and offset ...

Research has proven frozen blood platelets are safe and effective for use in critically injured patients—a breakthrough dramatically extending their shelf life for transfusions from one week to two ...

The man’s unchecked bleeding was a mystery for years before a scan revealed the cause.